James C. Boyce

James C. Boyce, age 95, of Mars, formerly of Valencia, passed away on Thursday evening, December 18, 2025 at Concordia of Cranberry, Mars.

Born in Butler, PA on September 16, 1930, he was the son of the late Edgar and Edna Steinke Boyce.

Jim graduated from Mars High School in 1948, where he played football.

He served in the United States Army from 1952-1954 at Ft. Indiantown Gap and Germany.

Jim married Olive B. Bartello on July 2, 1955 and was married for 69 years until her death on August 5, 2024.

He retired from North Pittsburgh Telephone Company in 1992 after 38 1/2 years as a cable splicer.

Jim was a lifetime member of Valencia Presbyterian Church, where for many years he served as an elder, deacon and Sunday School teacher.

Jim enjoyed fly fishing, fly tying, reading, being outdoors and spending time with his family.

Surviving are two sons, Mark Boyce (Kim) of Butler and Russell Boyce of Martinsburg, W.VA, a daughter, Pam Molinaro (Ray) of Valencia, his grandchildren, Erin, Michael, Heidi and Holly and his great grandchildren, Adah and Jionni.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Olive B. Boyce, his sister, Helen Zurasky, his brother, Paul Boyce and his great grandson, Emil Furman.

Services are private with burial in Allegheny County Memorial Park, McCandless Twp. Memorials may be made to the Valencia Presbyterian Church, 80 Sterrett St. Valencia, PA 16059. Arrangements are under the direction of the McDonald-Aeberli Funeral Home, Inc. 238 Crowe Ave. Mars, PA and condolences are available at www.mcdonald-aeberli.com.